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‘Papa’ John bridges gap between sports and marketing By Jacob Hoag S P O R T S
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As part of the Sports and Entertainment Management MBA Lecture Series, John Schnatter — founder and CEO of Papa John’s Pizza — sat in a chair on the stage of the Marshall Student Center Oval Theater ready to tell his story about a small pizza company that flourished into a national powerhouse using sports to market his product. A crowd of nearly 500 journalists, Papa John faithfuls and business students sat eagerly to hear his all-too-familiar voice. In 1982, then-20-year-old Schnatter began to get tired of the college grind. As a delivery boy for Greek’s Pizzeria in Muncie, IN, Schnatter saw an opportunity for a way out. He decided he wanted to forgo his remaining years at Ball State to open a Greek’s franchise of his own in Bloomington, IN. But that dream remained just that: a dream. His grandfather always told him
“Papa” John Schnatter told his story of using sports to aid his business’ growth during USF’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing MBA Lecture Series. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU to finish what he had started. And later become one of the largest res- world’s most profitable markets: so he did. Schnatter stayed in taurant chains in the U.S., into a sports. small box and tucked them away school. “Colonel (Sanders), up in D.C., He drew up his plans for his in a closet back home while he owns 30 percent of that market,” own pizza shop — kitchen lay- finished school in three years. Schnatter said. “Twenty years ago, It wasn’t until decades later that he tried to get me to (partner with) out, logos and recipes, included. Knowing this dream had to wait, his affinity for quality pizza would the Redskins … Well, he did it he placed these ideas, which would stand hand-in-hand with one of the n See PAPA JOHN on PAGE 2
Students debate concealed carry on campus By Grace Hoyte E D I T O R
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Despite the 50-degree weather, nearly 100 students and faculty milled about the Marshall Student Center Amphitheatre on Wednesday night waiting for the debate to begin. Eventually, technical difficulties were sorted through and the inaugural Student Governmentsponsored Debate-a-Bull event was underway. The topic up for discussion was on-campus concealed carry, which is currently making its way through the Florida Legislature. The two teams consisting of two USF students each took the pro- and anti-concealed carry positions, respectively. Jeremy Gordon, faculty in the Honors College and the Department of Humanities and Cultural
Studies, moderated the debate. In favor of striking the oncampus concealed carry restriction from House Bill (HB) 4001 were seniors Katrina Payne and Joshua Knezinek. Payne opened for her team with several key points. Among the political science student’s arguments were the requirements for acquiring a permit, the intrinsic sense of safety from carrying a firearm and the decreases in rape and violent crime that can be expected as a result of on-campus concealed carriers. Her partner, Knezenik, said he believed concealed carry on campus would allow students to defend themselves in the case of a threat or an on-campus shooter. He continued on to say he felt that denying concealed carriers the ability to carry on
campus was a restriction and infringement on their natural and legal rights to defense. Their opponents, Michael Jenkins and John Wilcox, argued against the concealed carry with several arguments and direct rebuttals. Jenkins, a junior majoring in political science, argued that having concealed carriers on campus would not deter campus shooters. Additionally, he rebutted Payne’s argument that the class required for a concealed carry permit was sufficient. Wilcox attempted to rebut the argument that women carrying concealed weapons would be safer. He claimed younger students, those not yet able to get a concealed weapons permit, were the target demographic for rape.
After a short question and answer session, the audience was polled and the pro-concealed carry team proved more influential, though Gordon said the debate should be seen as a starting point, rather than as an ending. The Florida Legislature is currently in session, and HB 4001 will be discussed. “Regardless of winning, losing, I don’t think the contest over an issue has to be a life or death issue,” Gordon said. “But just the fact that students are taking control of the conversation that will effect them the most is the best thing to expect. The more student engagement that things like this garners, it’s a success.” Read the full story online at usforacle.com.
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behind my back, and it worked. There’s something to sports.” Papa John’s gained more steam, picking up more teams until the franchise signed with the NFL as an official sponsor in June of 2010. “Sports and pizza are pretty similar,” Schnatter said. “They both bring families and friends together, so, they complement each other.” Schnatter knew he had struck a gold mine and knew he could use it to grow his company. But good marketing needs good spokespeople. For this he needed highcaliber players, but not just any players. He wanted well-behaved people that he could trust representing his brand. One of the newest faces of Papa John’s, Houston Texans AllPro defensive end J.J. Watt — seen trying to lift a “hefty” slice of pizza in his commercials — used to deliver pizzas for Pizza Hut between stints at Eastern Michigan and Wisconsin. But that didn’t stop Schnatter from going after the young star. “I flew down to meet with J.J. and I told him, you can do what you want,” Schnatter, now 54, said. “We said, ‘If you want to go to Pizza Hut, we have no problem with that. Do what’s best for you.’ And he liked that, he liked what we were doing and we signed him the next week.” Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, Papa John’s current main spokesman, had a much different journey to Papa John’s. Manning worked with a charity organization called “Paychecks” for a hospital in Indianapolis that Schnatter and his wife regularly donate to. Months after a donation, Schnatter received a call saying Manning had wanted to meet with him. After having dinner with the four-time NFL MVP and his wife, the two instantly clicked, embarking on what is now the cornerstone of Papa John’s marketing strategy. In college it was a vision drawn on a piece of paper. That dream transitioned into a small pizza shop operating out of a broom closet in his father’s biker bar and has now transitioned into a $1.3 billion enterprise.
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USF ranks in top 25 for online programs By Abby Rinaldi C O - N E W S
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U.S. News and World Report released its most recent ranking of the 2016 Best Online Programs on Jan. 12, with USF ranking in the top 25 for several categories. This year, USF ranked in the top 25 in three of the eight categories the list covered. USF St. Petersburg ranked in the top 25 in one. USF came in at No. 22 for Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA), tying with Oklahoma City University, Missouri University of Science and Technology and Bentley University. In Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs, USF came in at 14, tied with Pace University. USF was also ranked No. 20 in Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs. The number of students in online degree programs is on the rise, with 6.7 million students taking at least one online course in fall of 2011, according to Online Learning Consortium (OLC). OLC reported 32 percent of higher education students taking at least one online course in 2012. Online courses and programs were popular in the past but have recently reached a plateau, U.S. News Senior data analyst Eric Brooks said. As far as information on the quality of these programs, he said, there isn’t a lot of information out there. Brook said the U.S. News rank-
ings focus on quality. The purpose, he said, is to show consumers who are interested in these online degree programs the best options available. “The purpose … is not to effect universities, it’s to give consumers or prospective students a guide, an insight into the strength of online programs,” Brooks said. USF St. Petersburg was ranked No. 14 in Best Online MBA Programs, tying with the University of North Texas, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Pepperdine University (Graziado) and North Carolina State University (Jenkins). USF Provost and Executive Vice President Ralph Wilcox said in a press release that the university is proud of its rankings. “These online STEM and business focused graduate degrees are a critical component of our strategic effort to increase student access and provide high-quality programs that align degree offering and workforce needs,” Wilcox said in the release. Other categories included graduate criminal justice programs,
graduate nursing programs, graduate education programs and bachelor’s programs. USF ranked 36 in Best Online Graduate Education Programs, tying with the University of Colorado-Denver, Georgia State University, Creighton University and Angelo State University. The rankings were based off of assessments made of the programs using five categories. These included student engagement, faculty credentials and training, student services and technology, admissions selectivity and peer reputation. Evaluation in these explored aspects such as graduation rates, retention rates, class size and delivery. For each program, the amount of weight each category carried was different. However, the same standards for each category were applied to each evaluated program. U.S. News did not include schools without regional accreditations. It also did not count hybrid programs or online programs with on-campus components past things such as orientation or student services. Some rankings
had other specific accreditations requirements or criteria for schools and programs to meet in order to qualify. “Our rankings are based on whether these online programs meet … the metrics of quality one would associate with a traditional program,” Brooks said. Brooks said he feels online programs will continue to be around in the future. He said the demand is high for these degrees, as people want the flexibility distance learning offers and the respected degrees students can get from them. “There are people who cannot be full time students, who cannot attend campus every day, people who work,” Brooks said. “… With getting a master’s (degree) being increasingly important for some fields and the value of higher education, there’s going to be more people already in the work force with families and life commitments who are going to want to be able to get an advanced degree in their discipline.”
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Week of welcome winds down with final events By Jasmin Faisal L I F E S T LY E
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With the first week of the spring semester coming to a close, students have already stumbled upon some of the Week of Welcome (WOW) events held on campus. However, there are still more to come. Here are the top WOW events to look out for before the week comes to a close. The Welcome Back Barbeque is a great event for both new and returning students. The Student Government (SG) will hold this barbeque in the Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheatre today, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reunite with classmates and meet new people while chowing down. Another event today is
the FREE SODA & CHPISA| SAY WHAAAT?!!! event held by Students with Disabilities Services from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Student Service Building, room 1133. At this event, students can learn about the different learning disabilities some USF students deal with, along with helpful tips on note and test taking. Plus, free soda and chips will be provided for all who attend. This Friday, celebrate the 90s with Bulls Nite Out: Bulls Bringing it Back. From 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the MSC Ballroom, celebrate the first Friday of the new semester with 90s themed fun and games. Attend the Swing Dance Mixer at the MSC, room 2709, courtesy of the Swinging Bulls. Friday, from 7 to 10 p.m., meet and mingle with both
newcomers and old members, while learning the art of swing dancing to the beat of great music. WOW events aren’t only limited to the weekdays. On Sunday, the Argos Grill and Chill event will be held for the Beta, Castor and Kosove Hall residents in the Beta Hall area from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is a great way to mingle with all the different people in neighboring halls and make new friends along the way.
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Street preachers: Freedom of speech or harassment?
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Last week, a video uploaded to YouTube showed a street preacher outside Cooper Hall being escorted away by a University Police (UP) Officer. Officer Philip Eonda was dispatched to the scene after receiving multiple complaints regarding loud and disruptive preaching coming from the area. Eonda reported street preacher Adam LaCroix was violating Florida State Statute (FFS) 877.13, which outlines penalties for disruption in educational institutions. LaCroix was standing outside Cooper Hall using a sound amplifier to discuss religion with students passing by on their way to class. Unfortunately for him, the loudness of his preaching interfered with the classes being taught, leading to his removal from the area. What is considered a disturbance does not depend on whether voice amplification is used but rather on whether people complain about the offender, according to UP Captain Meg Ross. This is far from the first time USF has faced complaints regarding the brash and often offensive street preachers that loiter near Cooper Hall, the library and the Marshall Student Center. For years, students have been gritting their teeth and pushing past the men who claim to represent forgiveness and compassion but instead scream damnation on all those attending the university. While most students simply
ignore the insults, there have been cases where situations quickly got out of hand. One of the more dramatic events was in 2008 when a member of the USF rugby team choked a preacher that had repeatedly called his girlfriend “slut” and “whore.” It seems no one enjoys the rants demonstrated by these street preachers. Threatening damnation is a completely unsuccessful way to win students over with your cause. While everyone is entitled to free speech, the effectiveness of this tactic seems highly questionable. How many people actually convert to Christianity — or any religion for that matter — after being harassed and told they were going to burn for eternity for their lifestyle? If you want someone to be open to hearing your message, perhaps you should consider dialing back the hate and speaking with the love and compassion your religion champions. Attacking students will not further your mission; In reality, it only continues to isolate those you claim to want to reach. College campuses are full of people with an array of passions and interests, making it a perfect environment for cause recruitment. Students love to get involved and find people who share similar beliefs and many are willing to listen to those endorsing a subject. However, the second you go from calmly explaining an issue to criticizing your audience, you lose any chance you had at making an impact. The First Amendment helps make the U.S. a great place to live, but there should be a line between exercising your right and disturbing the peace. Breanne Williams junior majoring in communications.
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Preachers on campus: First Amendment right or harassment? Opinion Editor Breanne Williams asked students their thoughts on the colorful dialogue taking place outside of Cooper Hall.
“They’re annoying and harass students, but it’s their right. I just ignore it and walk away.” - Ryan Lopez, a senior majoring in studio art
“It is their right to say what they want when they want and it doesn’t bother me as long as I can still focus on my studies.” - Emily Kennard, a freshman majoring in chemical engineering
“Everybody has their right to free speech, and as long as its in a public area and not disturbing students or disrupting their privacy, it’s fine.” - Jasmin Kaur, a sophomore majoring in computer engineering
“I feel like they should talk to USF and maybe get a license or come to an agreement on where it’s appropriate and where it’s not.” - Arpit Saluja, a senior majoring in computer engineering
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Tampa relishes the chance to host 2017 National Championship
First-grade students at Northpoint Elementary in Blaine, Minn. sent words of encouragement to Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh on earlier this week. This gesture came after Walsh missed a go-ahead, 27-yard field goal in the NFC Walsh wildcard game down 10-9 to the Seattle Seahawks. Walsh had scored every point for the Vikings in the game, but when it mattered, he couldn’t produce. First-grade teacher Judie Offerdahl told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that her students were learning about empathy. She figured this was a good way to not only learn, but help keep the fourth-year kicker’s head up.
Fisher added to men’s tennis staff Former pro tennis player Ashley Fisher was added to USF men’s tennis’ staff Wednesday. Fisher was a two-time All-American at TCU and is now back at the college level after coaching professionally since 2013. Fisher made it to the 2006 U.S. Open men’s doubles semifinals and was a doubles finalist in at Wimbledon in 2004. Fisher will try and get USF back to another AAC championship. MORE COVERAGE ONLINE
The USF women’s basketball team escapes Tulane with a 71-67 win. Read it at USFOracle.com
After getting passed over for the inaugural College Football Playoff championship, Raymond James Stadium is now in line to host the 2017 title game. The stadiums $87 million renovation was a key role in its selection. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ZACH LOWIE events in all of sports — and its dations have already been set in college football faithful, upgrades By Jacob Hoag S P O R T S E D I T O R perks — to the Bay Area. motion, according to The Times. need to be made. One of the masterminds CFP Executive Director Bill The pricey additions include As the confetti settled on the behind bringing a title game Hancock told The Times that his high-definition video boards, jubilant heads of Nick Saban and to the Bay Area, Tampa Sports staff began looking forward to state-of-the-art sound systems the Crimson Tide as they hoisted Commission Executive Director Tampa months ago, only tak- and upgrades to concessions. the championship trophy inside Rob Higgins, spoke with the ing a break to focus on this Pairing the 9,600 square-foot University of Phoenix Stadium Tampa Bay Times earlier this year’s National Championship in video boards that will rest in each in Glendale, the college football week on just how much planning Glendale. end zone with four video tower season came to a close. went into making their dream a “I think a lot of the founda- displays in each corner of the staMore importantly, it means reality. tional elements of what you can dium, Raymond James Stadium Tampa is now on the clock. “Really anything and every- expect a year from now have will be the third largest video disIt’s been 25 months since thing that goes into making a already been put into place,” play area of 32 NFL teams. Tampa was selected to host the major event like this a success,” Higgins told The Times. “We’re In the end, the money is well 2017 College Football Playoff Higgins told The Times. “We want just going to continue to evolve as spent to bring an event of this (CFP) National Championship on to try to get an understanding at a we get closer.” magnitude to the Bay Area, which Jan. 9, 2017. After being passed very high level of all of the details One of the major projects can bring in millions in revenue. up for the inaugural title game going on so we can take the best that enabled the Tampa Sports Another benefit — closer to in the spring of 2013, the Tampa of what we learn and try to per- Commission the right to host a home — is that USF football, Sports Commission stormed back fect it one year from now.” game of this magnitude has yet to which plays their home games in with a stronger proposal when Higgins, a USF graduate, said begin — an $87 million renova- Raymond James Stadium, wreaks the decision came back around. he took dozens of pages of notes tion to Raymond James Stadium the benefits without spending a Tampa beat out San Francisco, and hundreds of pictures in prep- where the game is to be held. dime. San Antonio, Minneapolis, aration for next year’s championBefore the 65,890-seat stadium With Glendale now empty, the Jacksonville and Miami for the ship game. that has housed Super Bowl XLIII road to the 2017 championship right to bring one of the premier Most of the smaller accommo- can be filled to the brim with crown runs through Tampa.